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OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE: American Museum of Asmat Art, Elevating the Arts Graduate Assistant - 2 positions
LOCATION: St. Paul and Minneapolis Campuses
PAY RATE: $20.00 per hour
HOURS: 100 hours for each position (September 2026 - May 2027)
APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until September 14, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
The American Museum of Asmat Art is on the second floor of the Anderson Student Center and showcases art from southwestern New Guinea (West Papua)
All positions are for degree-seeking graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences
Hired assistants must check their email daily and promptly respond to messages from the directors
Positions are somewhat flexible, but require daytime availability Monday-Friday. Assistants may also be expected to attend a few evening events. Remote and in-person meetings are required.
JOB SUMMARY
Assistants will: Work with project directors and the visual resources coordinator to digitize Asmat documents and other materials
Supervise and manage undergraduate assistants working on the project
Research Asmat shields in terms of regional style and iconography
Learn about Dublin Core and best practices for creating metadata to describe and organize digital content
Use Omeka (web-publishing platform) to create a database for digital collections and other Asmat resources
Work with an international network of Asmat stakeholders that includes museum and private collections
Contact Information
Hiring Official: Amy Nygaard
Email:
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong research, writing, and communication skills
Creativity and ability to problem-solve
Self-motivation, positive attitude, and interest in other cultures
Ability to share art objects in an informative manner
Ability to multitask and work on a range of projects
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with others and complete independent remote work
Familiarity with Mac computers, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with Asmat culture and/or the American Museum of Asmat Art
Experience researching and writing about visual art
Familiarity with collection management databases
Proficiency in social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
TO APPLY
Applicants should provide their availability. (e.g. "I can work between 10-4pm on T/Th" -or- "I'm available between 10-12:30pm on W/F") as well as the following: CV/Resume
Cover Letter
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.
The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Worksite address
st paul, MN, 55130, US
Who can apply
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